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David Johansen obituary

Singer, songwriter, actor and punk pioneer best known as the frontman of New York Dolls

The Guardian - UK

Wild, waspish and whip-smart, there are few rock stars as great as David Johansen

He looked the part – and sounded even better. And the frontman of New York Dolls, who has died aged 75, was deeper than many gave him credit for

The Guardian - UK

New York Dolls frontman David Johansen dies aged 75

As part of the US band, Johansen played a part in creating punk rock, and influenced bands including The Smiths, the Sex Pistols and The Damned.

Evening Standard

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“They were trashy. They seemed genuine”: New York Dolls singer David Johansen dead at 75

The Dolls’ debut album inspired many bands - from the Sex Pistols to Guns N’ Roses

MusicRadar

David Johansen, frontman of New York Dolls, dies aged 75

Flamboyant singer helped point his city’s music scene towards punk, before a successful solo career and eye-catching acting roles

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